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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,153.58, 433,834.08 and 129,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,153.58, 433,834.08 and 129,216.10 is: 193,870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,153.58 : 433,834.08 = 129,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,153.58/433,834.08 = 129,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,153.58x = 433,834.08 × 129,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,153.58x = 56,058,347,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,058,347,864.69/289,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,870.50

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